The Non-Expanding Universe

FQXi ^ | 25 Aug 2009 | Kate Becker

[onedoug]

...imagine a particle spinning out in space. If there were no stars forming a backdrop against which to measure the particle’s motion, can we really say that the particle is moving? To Mach, the answer was no, in an empty space there is no distinction between the particle spinning and the particle being stationary.

But for the particle's internal angular momentum?...

[Brookhaven]

From a Christian standpoint not having time as a real thing makes perfect sense. It would explain how God knows what is going to happen—it already has.
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The Bible does state that God exists “outside” of time (before time began, and will continue to exist after time ends.)

It’s one of those concepts like the Trinity that has always thrown me for loops. I can’t really understand it, I just have to accept it.

I find it interesting that scientists are theorizing that time isn’t necissary for existance.

[brytlea]

Yes, I agree. Also, there are a number of things I just have accept since I can’t wrap my brain around them. Like algebra. ;)